seismic wave

seis·mic wave

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahyz-mik, sahys- weyv]
- /ˈsaɪz mɪk, ˈsaɪs- weɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahyz-mik, sahys- weyv]
- /ˈsaɪz mɪk, ˈsaɪs- weɪv/

Definitions of seismic wave words

noun seismic wave a wave of energy that is generated by an earthquake or other earth vibration and that travels within the earth or along its surface. 1
noun seismic wave earthquake: tremor, vibration 1
noun seismic wave an earth vibration generated by an earthquake or explosion 0

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Parts of speech for Seismic wave

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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seismic wave popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for seismic wave

noun seismic wave

compression wave — a shock wave that compresses the medium through which it is transmitted.
quake — (of persons) to shake or tremble from cold, weakness, fear, anger, or the like: He spoke boldly even though his legs were quaking.

All 2 Synonyms of seismic wave

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